Mapji
Mapji: A free, map-first storytelling tool with broad geospatial imports and publishing options. Ranked #8 of 22 in Data Storytelling Tools by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free map-first story experiences.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree map-first story experiences
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Interactive visualizationsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free publishing to Mapji subdomains or custom domains
- Imports CSV, Excel, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, and Shapefiles
- Combines scroll-driven stories, ten map types, and 3D layers
Where it doesn't
- Web-only product with a primarily map-focused scope
- Google Sheets synchronization is read-only
- Storytelling centers on maps rather than broader visual formats
Our verdict on Mapji
Mapji is a browser-based, no-code tool for creating interactive maps and scroll-driven story experiences. It is designed for creators, businesses, researchers, journalists, educators, and organizations that need to combine geographic data with narrative content. A story can include rich-text chapters, images, fly-to animations, and visitor controls for zooming, panning, rotation, and touch navigation. Maps can be published on a Mapji subdomain or custom domain, or embedded in another website with a generated iframe snippet.
The free model is a central strength. Mapji states that maps can be created and published at no cost, while the feature set includes ten interactive map types such as heatmaps, choropleths, cluster maps, store locators, and time sliders. Data workflows cover CSV, Excel, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, KML, KMZ, GPX, and zipped Shapefile imports. Custom basemap themes support colors, road styling, and fill textures, while 3D terrain, 3D buildings, and contour layers add depth for geographic presentations. This makes Mapji a strong fit for map-first reporting, educational material, public-facing explainers, and location-based projects.
Its ecosystem fit is practical for teams working with geographic services and live data. Mapji supports Google Sheets synchronization for live updates, along with WMS, ArcGIS, PMTiles, and XYZ tile services. The Google Sheets connection is read-only, and the product is available on the web rather than across multiple platform types. Its breadth is concentrated in mapping, so teams seeking general-purpose visual storytelling beyond geographic narratives may prefer a broader tool. Choose Mapji when maps are the main storytelling surface and free publishing matters; look elsewhere when the project needs a less map-centered approach.
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Mapji pricing
Mapji fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Interactive visualizations | Yes |
| Narrative annotations | Yes |
| Presentation flow | Yes |
| Live data refresh | Yes |
| Share mode | Both |
| Data source limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Google Sheets, WMS, ArcGIS, PMTiles, XYZ tile services |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | mapji.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Mapji integrations
Mapji lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Google Sheets
- WMS
- ArcGIS
- PMTiles
- XYZ tile services
Alternatives to Mapji
- FlourishA flexible browser-based toolkit for interactive charts, maps and scrollytelling.9.3
- DatawrapperA versatile choice for interactive data publishing, collaboration, and newsroom-ready exports.9.1
- InfogramA broad web-based toolkit for branded, interactive reports and infographics.9.0
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